Prayagraj: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath will visit Sangam city on Thursday to perform the ‘bhoomi pujan’ for a multi-storey housing project being developed on govt land reclaimed from mafia don Atiq Ahmad and his associates in the Kasari-Masari area.During his four-hour visit, he will also unveil a statue of freedom fighter and Constituent Assembly member Mahashay Masuriya Deen. The CM will also address a public meeting for the Allahabad-Jhunsi Graduate constituency.Under the scheduled plan, he will perform the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed ‘Padma Lok Apartment’ in Kasari-Masari. The project is being executed by the Prayagraj Development Authority.PDA secretary Vineet Kumar Singh said the project, spanning an area of approximately 9,811.35 square metres, involves the construction of a 14-storey housing complex.A total of 602 flats will be built, and each unit will feature two bedrooms, a hall, and a kitchen (2BHK) with a designated area of 56.45 square metres. The project incorporates not only housing but also modern amenities such as parking facilities, rainwater harvesting, and solar power systems. Furthermore, facilities like a swimming pool, a community hall, and a commercial complex will also be included.Yogi will also hand over keys to the allottees of 556 flats constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana in the city’s Peepal Gaon. The allottees were selected through a lottery conducted by the PDA in April 2025.Later, he will unveil a statue of Mahashay Masuriya Deen Pasi at Teliarganj crossing and meet his family members. Pasi was a renowned freedom fighter, a member of the Constituent Assembly and a prominent social thinker within the Dalit community. He worked extensively to promote education among Dalits, particularly the Pasi community.Besides, he is also likely to attend a voters’ conference at the Govt Press Ground. Teachers and graduate voters from the 10 districts falling under this constituency will participate in the event. The conference is being organised to garner support for BJP candidates in the Teachers’ and Graduates’ MLC elections. Voting for these elections is scheduled for Oct 23.
